The Justice Minister is currently briefing cabinet colleagues on the scope for an independent review of An Garda Siochana.
The need of a review of the force has become apparent after a number of controversies have come to light in the last number of weeks.
It comes as one local representative says the controversy is having an impact on the ground.
These include the exaggerated breathalyzer numbers, the treatment of whistleblowers and unusual accounting practices at the Garda Training College in Templemore.
Crime Correspondent with the Irish Examiner Cormac O’Keeffe believes members of the panel should be familiar with the Garda force, to save time.
Meanwhile, it’s feared that the ongoing Garda controversies have eroded people’s faith in the Garda.
Former Chairman of Clare’s Joint Policing Committee , Independent Sixmiebridge Councillor PJ Ryan says ordinary Gardai are suffering.
